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Poster Print : Head of a honey bee, SEM
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Head of a honey bee, SEM
Head of a honey bee (Apis mellifera), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The compound eyes (one seen) are either side of the antennae. Below these is the bees mouthparts, including its proboscis (light brown, lower left). Bees use their proboscis to collect nectar from a wide range of flowering plants, bringing it back to their hive to store it and form honey. The honey is used as food by bee larva, and is also collected by beekeepers for human consumption. Magnification: x25 when printed at 10 centimetres tall
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Media ID 6311037
© THOMAS DEERINCK, NCMIR/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
Antenna Antennae Apis Mellifera Colored Compound Eye Entomological False Colored Honey Bee Insect Anatomy Mouth Part Proboscis False Coloured
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
"Discover the intricate beauty of the natural world with Media Storehouse's Poster Prints. Feast your eyes on this captivating image of a honey bee's head, captured in stunning detail through Science Photo Library's Coloured Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM). Witness the intricacies of the compound eyes and antennae, adding a touch of science and wonder to any space. Our high-quality poster prints bring the microscopic world to life, making for a thought-provoking and visually stunning addition to your home or office."
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 49.6cm (16.5" x 19.5")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases the intricate head of a honey bee, captured using a scanning electron microscope (SEM). The vibrant colors highlight the fascinating details of this tiny creature's anatomy. Positioned on either side of its antennae are the compound eyes, which provide the bee with an exceptional field of vision. Just below these remarkable eyes lie the essential mouthparts, including its proboscis – depicted in a light brown shade at the lower left corner. Bees rely on their proboscis to collect nectar from various flowering plants, diligently bringing it back to their hive for storage and honey production. This golden elixir serves as nourishment for both bee larvae and humans alike when harvested by dedicated beekeepers. The photograph's magnification allows us to appreciate these minute features at 25 times their actual size when printed at 10 centimeters tall. It offers a glimpse into the world of nature's smallest wonders and reminds us of the crucial role bees play in our ecosystem as pollinators. With its blend of artistry and scientific precision, this image is perfect for enthusiasts interested in nature, wildlife, zoology, entomology or simply captivated by insect anatomy. Science Photo Library has once again captured an extraordinary moment that invites viewers to marvel at Earth's diverse fauna through a lens seldom seen before.
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